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Step away from the routine and experience the quieter side of West Marin with Point Reyes Adventure Co.’s “Sick Day” Midweek Kayaking Tours on Tomales Bay. These guided 3-hour kayak tours are designed to help visitors slow down, unplug, and enjoy the beauty of Tomales Bay without the weekend crowds. Each experience includes a coffee and tea bar with...

Celebrate the New Year with a fun-filled, family-friendly tradition in Downtown Novato! Kids of all ages are invited to gather for an exciting countdown as thousands of colorful bouncy balls are dropped onto the street from a ladder truck 40 feet in the air. Each child will receive a souvenir hard hat and can collect as many bouncy balls...

Discover locally crafted wines at Trek Winery

Enjoy a slow-roasted Prime Rib served au jus, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables with your choice of house salad or soup of the day. $38 per person, plus tax and gratuity and reservations recommended.

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. On dark (moonless) nights on Tomales Bay, bluish white flickers are visible in the water column, which come from blooms of bioluminescent “dinoflagellates”. These tiny creatures emit short flashes of light when disturbed, and at certain times of the year put on quite a show for kayakers....

Ring in the New Year with Hot Buttered Rum, joined by Yoseff Tucker and the Bow Ties, for a lively night of roots music and dancing at Sweetwater Music Hall. Hot Buttered Rum blends Appalachian influences with a distinctly California sound, pairing five-string banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and strong vocal harmonies with original songwriting. More than 25 years into...

Jonathan Poretz’s NYE Big Band Swing Black Tie Ball will take place on Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The evening will feature classic jazz standards, big band swing, and music inspired by performers such as Sinatra, Darin, Dino, and Davis. Jonathan Poretz has performed professionally since his teens and has appeared with jazz greats...

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening on San Francisco Bay aboard Angel Island Ferry! Depart from Tiburon and cruise toward San Francisco

Venue Name: Fairgrounds
Venue Address: 10 Ave of the Flags San Rafael, CA 94903-5204
Venue Phone: (415) 499-6400
Venue Details: Featuring a 14-acre lagoon, walking paths, lawns, and garden areas, the Fairgrounds are used in conjunction with the Exhibit Hall for additional exhibits or activities. With a capacity of 6,000, the picturesque Lagoon Park features 4 acres of level lawn and is a perfect venue for art and music festivals, corporate picnics and parties, and dog shows.
Venue Info: Rental Information
Price: Free
Ticket Info: N/A
Event Location: 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA